Emergency services were called shortly after 6.30am this morning (July 4) to the school in Sturminster Newton after a report that a container of 18 chlorine tablets had come into contact with water which created chlorine fumes.

It is understood that a woman at the scene experienced breathing difficulties.

The road near the school, Bridge Street was closed both ways between Market Place and A357 Newton Hill while fire crews from Sturminster Newton, Gillingham and Yeovil attended the scene and sealed the container.